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Alan Syliboy and The Thundermakers

Alan Syliboy

Alan Syliboy was born and raised in Truro and lives at Millbrook First Nation. He looks to the indigenous Mi’kmaq petroglyph (stone etchings) tradition for inspiration, and developed his own artistic vocabulary out of those forms.

Alan’s band, The Thundermakers,  are  Guitarist/Vocals Hubert Francis star of Brookes Diamond production, “Drum” from Elsipogtog First Nation, Lead guitarist Evan Syliboy formerly with Alan’s band Lonecloud, and bassist, composer, sound designer, video/sound editor,  Lukas Pearse of Halifax NS, plus group leader, percussionist/spoken word artist Alan Syliboy. The show consists of songs, spoken word and stories accompanied by multi-media art film and live performance.

Although this is the core group, Alan frequently calls upon other musicians and dancers to enhance his live performances.

  • Evan Syliboy
  • Hubert Francis
  • Lucas Pearse

Auction Items

The following pieces are available for bidding. You can find the starting and highest bids alongside links to bid on each item below. If you encounter any issues or would like to place your bid over the phone, please call us at 902-678-6237.

You can also see these pieces in person at the Kings County Museum. Find our hours on our home page.

“White Lilies in Blue Vase”  by Su-Lien Hsu, 2013

“White Lilies in Blue Vase”  by Su-Lien Hsu is valued at $180 (without frame). It is 53cm x 45cm.

Lilies are auspicious flowers that symbolize harmony and good fortune across many Asian cultures. May this piece inspire harmony and good fortune in your life!

Starting Bid: $50

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“Alberta Landscape” by Marion Evelyn Bortolin

“Alberta Mountains” by Marion Bortolin is valued at $500 (includes frame). It is 72cm x 88cm.

Starting Bid: $100

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“Pink Roses in White Vase” by Marion Evelyn Bortolin

“Pink Roses in White Vase” by Marion Bortolin is valued at $200 (includes frame). It is 16cm x 20cm.

Starting Bid: $50

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“Venice Sunset (A Little Romance)” by Su-Lien Hsu, 2013

“A Venice Sunset” (or “A Little Romance”) by Su-Lien Hsu is valued at over $1000 (includes frame). It was professionally framed in Calgary. It is 60cm x 67cm.

Starting Bid: $250

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Our Artists

Marion Evelyn Bortolin

Marion Bortolin (1921-1999) was a landscape, portrait and still life artist who used both oil-based and acrylic paints. She focused on Canadian scenes, family, and familiar objects that portrayed a hidden story and beauty within the painting. Though Marion was born in Toronto, she lived primarily in Lachine, Quebec. Marion studied piano at McGill University and had a career in marketing, finance, and later banking. Painting was her passion – a gift that brought joy to others.

Su-Lien Hsu

Su-Lien Hsu was born in 1941 in Miaoli, Taiwan. In 1976, she received a diploma from the Art and Crafts Department of Pingtung Normal College. She was a member of several art associations and learned watercolour and Chinese ink painting under various Taiwanese artists.

After retiring from a career in elementary school teaching, Su-Lien started studying oil painting in 2001 and continued studying watercolour painting under various Taiwanese artists.  The themes of her works are mostly landscape and flowers. In 2006, Su-Lien received a New Artist Award at the 23rd Pingtung Fine Arts Association Exhibition, and won the gold medal at a local watercolour and sketching competition for senior citizens in 2011. She had two solo watercolour and oil painting exhibitions in 2012 and 2013, and joined many art exhibitions in southern Taiwan.

Su-Lien is currently lives in Pingtung, Taiwan.

Amanda Ricks

Amanda Ricks is a multi-faceted artist based in Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia. Her artistic endeavors span across many mediums, including glass art, acrylic paintings, mixed media works, and creative writing. In addition, Amanda is a registered Art Therapist and Drama Therapist. Amanda blends her creative and psychology backgrounds in her book “So I Married An Alligator”, a children’s style book made for an adult audience about narcissistic abuse.

Bill Raynor

Bio here